The Salesians of Don Bosco in Malta are holding the annual grand sale of a fine selection of Sicilian ceramics and cribs from Caltagirone, together with items of antique furniture.

The sale will take place at St Patrick’s Salesian School, St John Bosco Street, Sliema between 7-11 December, opening every day between 10am and 7pm. This event will be officially opened by Joe Said, chairman of Heritage Malta. All proceeds will go towards the boys of St Patrick’s Salesian School. Parking will be available in the school grounds.

The ceramics of Caltagirone have their origin in medieval times. The various fragments of pottery discovered in certain locations can prove this. The ceramics of Caltagirone highlight a unique personality in style and decorative beauty known as the best produced in Sicily, but different from that of Sciacca and Santo Stefano di Camastra, both in Sicily.

Various historians refer to Malta because the Order of the Knights of Malta used to order their ceramics from Caltagirone. These included principally decorative vases for medical use. Various vases that originated from Caltagirone can be found in museums and palaces in Malta.